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  1. Lady and the Ivy League

    Blog: A Lady in London - 7 November 2009

    I graduated from college five years ago this week. It’s hard to believe. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed. Thankfully, I had another chance to experience college, see my friends, and walk the grounds of my alma mater this weekend.

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  2. Snow! And the leaves have only just fallen!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 5 November 2009

    We knew it was coming early this year. At least we suspected it. There were even some flurries that didn't stick a few weeks ago.

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  3. Looking for Antiques in the Freeport Area

    Blog: Brewster House News - 3 November 2009

    Aside from the beautiful coastline, lighthouses, and other Maine attractions, not to mention Freeport's wonderful shopping, we are often asked about local antique dealers.

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  4. After the Foliage in Freeport

    Blog: Brewster House News - 27 October 2009

    While there is still good color in places (our back yard being a prime example), many of the trees have lost most of their leaves.

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  5. Nursing on our Laurels

    Blog: thebeergeek.com - 25 October 2009

    After our night (and early morning) at Novare Res, we were a bit slow to get moving on Saturday morning. I felt better than my little Spring Peeper but unfortunately, there was no sleeping in for either of us. We still had two more breweries in Maine before we headed back to Boston for [...]

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  6. The Maine Event – Reaching 500 Breweries

    Blog: thebeergeek.com - 21 October 2009

    We gained three breweries on the first day in Maine leaving myself at 498 and Merideth at 495. We had five Portland breweries on our itinerary for Friday. Thus, if all went well, we both would reach 500 on the same day. How romantic! Our first stop on Friday was  Maine’s newest brewery, Maine Beer Company. [...]

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  7. Chowdah, Lobstah and Bee-ah

    Blog: thebeergeek.com - 20 October 2009

    Not sure why we started keeping track of the breweries we visit. It’s not like either of us are obsessive list freaks. But back in the early 90s, we decided after visiting a few dozen breweries to keep a list. The pace the first 15 years was a bit leisurely. In that time we visited [...]

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  8. Shop, Dine & Stay (at Brewster House B&B, of course!)

    Blog: Brewster House News - 20 October 2009

    Beginning in about two weeks, the State of Maine will be launching an advertising campaign called "Shop, Dine and Stay" to promote specials an

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  9. Weekly Maine Foliage Report

    Blog: Brewster House News - 13 October 2009

    We weren't planning to devote this space to weekly foliage reports, but it se

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  10. More Maine Foliage Around the Corner!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 7 October 2009

    Not too surprisingly, we have received quite a few calls asking how the foliage is progressing, and when to expect the peak in the Freeport area.

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  11. After Autumn, then what?

    Blog: Brewster House News - 1 October 2009

    Often guests express surprise when we tell them that we, like most B&B's (at least in the southern half of Maine) are open year 'round.

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  12. What the Fluff

    Blog: No Borders - 27 September 2009

    Somerville, Mass - As every native Bostonian knows...It takes Fluff, Fluff Fluff, to make a FluffernutterMarshmallow Fluff and lots of peanut butter.

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  13. Historic Maine Bed and Breakfasts: Brewster B&B's

    Blog: Brewster House News - 24 September 2009

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  14. Fall Colors are Starting in Maine!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 22 September 2009

    Autumn has officially begun, and the Maine colors are starting to show!

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  15. Let the People Sing

    Blog: No Borders - 20 September 2009

    Cambridge, Mass - I'm pretty sure this is the first time I ever celebrated the autumnal equinox. But really, we spend much of the year looking forward to summer, then we luxuriate in the long sunny days. Why - when it's time for the seasons to change - should we let it slip away without a farewell?

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  16. Lighthouses, Music and Art in Maine

    Blog: Brewster House News - 10 September 2009

    If you're near the Maine coast this weekend, there will be a lot of activity to keep you busy.

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  17. Visit Maine Like A Mainer! Plan Your Trip - Optional Additions

    Blog: Brewster House News - 8 September 2009

    As we conclude the "Plan Your Trip" mini-series, within the Visit Maine Like A Mainer! series, we have some side trips to suggest, if they tickle your fancy.Kennebunk and Kennebunkport

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  18. Visit Maine Like A Mainer! Plan Your Trip (Part 2)!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 1 September 2009

    We're wrapping up our Visit Maine Like A Mainer! seri

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  19. See Maine's Fall Colors! Foliage Packages for Every Budget

    Blog: Brewster House News - 27 August 2009

    One of the many things we love about Maine is the fantastic display of fall colors! No where else can claim such a combination of fall foliage and the beautiful Maine coast.

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  20. Martha's Vineyard: The Moment

    Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 25 August 2009

    Most trips -- at least the good ones -- have a "moment." An experience that either transforms you, or hits you with an kid-like sense of awe of a new place. Even a new look at an old one.

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  21. Visit Maine Like A Mainer! Plan Your Trip!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 25 August 2009

    Our Visit Maine Like A Mainer! series will conclude with a series of posts containing suggestions to help you plan

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  22. Martha's Vineyard: Kid Heaven

    Blog: REID ON TRAVEL - 24 August 2009

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  23. Visit Maine Like A Mainer! Schoodic and Blue Hill Peninsulas

    Blog: Brewster House News - 18 August 2009

    The Schoodic peninsula and the Blue Hill peninsula encircle the jewel of Mount Desert Island like the pincers of a lobster.

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  24. New England Fall Foliage: Maine is the Place to Go!

    Blog: Brewster House News - 13 August 2009

    Many people plan to one day visit Maine for the very best in New England fall foliage viewing.

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  25. Visit Maine Like A Mainer! Maine's Mid-Coast (Part 2)

    Blog: Brewster House News - 11 August 2009

    We gave an overview of the Mid-Coast region earlier in our Visit Maine Like A Mainer! series. The full list of articles in the series is available here.

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